"THOUGH LIFE MUST END ONE DAY,
YET YOUR NOBLE DEEDS WILL CONQUER DEATH,
AND OUTLIVE YOUR MORTAL BREATH,
THE SAGA OF YOUR COURAGE AND HONOUR,
WILL KEEP INSPIRING THE COMING GENERATION,
TO EMULATE THE GLORY OF THE VALIANT AIRMEN OF OUR NATION".
Today, March 27, 1997, marks the 82nd anniversary of the Royal Thai Air Force. For decades, our forefathers had worked with selfless dedication to lay
a solid foundation for the development of the RTAF. Thanks to them, we can proudly say that the RTAF today is a vital element in the defence of our country's sovereignty
Air Chief Marshal Amorn Naewmalee, Commander-in-Chief, RTAF, performed meritorious acts dedicate our forefathers and keep bones and engrave of the valiant airmen of our Nation and RTAF at RTAF MEMORIAL.
Group Captain Virat Lumpoon, F-5E crashed, Don Mouang-Korat.
Group Captain Payub Cloktong, L-39 crashed, north Don Mouang.
Squadron Leader Natthawut kantheag, L-39 crashed, north Don Mouang.
Wing Commander Virod teangkaet, helicopter crashed, south Ubonratchathani.